Mazovia & Podlasie
Tasty food served on the main square, with the added benefit of craft beer brewed on the premises. Styles range from light to dark. The menu holds few…
Must-see restaurants in Central Europe
Graz
The service on a busy day in this family restaurant can be a little overwhelmed but the excellent curries more than make up for this. The ones with the…
Spreewald
This lovingly decorated little cottage with living-room charm and a small beer garden is a popular stop, be it just for coffee and a slice of homemade…
Izola
A place recommended by locals (especially for its cod-fish pate, or bakalar na belo), rustic Bujol has a selection of fresh fish offered fried or grilled …
Piran
Tucked a little away from the main tourist drag, this fine little place doesn't mess with the basics: fresh seafood, grilled or lightly fried; čevapčiči…
Vienna
This homely, no-frills, colourful Ethiopian restaurant is distinguished by the warmth of its welcome and food. The menu classic is injera – huge edible…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
Since 1964 tourists have been flocking to this famous self-service fish fryer for finger-licking portions of cod and chips plus many other seafood dishes…
Budapest
This enormous anchor tenant facing the Basilica of St Stephen serves elaborate (and expensive) grills in very stylish surrounds, but we come here for…
Łódź
Head through the passage at Piotrkowska 120 and on the left you'll find the outdoor seating area belonging to this cosy Italian restaurant. The wood-fired…
Małopolska
This old, cafeteria-style milk bar is a treasure. The name has obscure origins, but the food is fully grounded in Polish home-cooking. Everything is made…
Montreux
It ain't as sophisticated as many places in Montreux, but the home-made burgers at this laid-back, metro-tiled, American-style joint are unbeatable in…
Valais
On sunny days every table is snagged by noon at this buzzing bistro with art-slung walls and bubbly staff. The ‘please everyone’ menu takes taste buds…
Northern Germany
In addition to wood-lined dining rooms dimly lit by stained glass, a large beer garden and a tapas/cocktail bar, this historic (1895), half-timbered inn…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
Elevated above the snaffling promenaders and serving a mildly Mediterranean and Polish menu, this is the best of the countless cafes that gather around…
Rostock
At this Rostock institution, cosy wooden booths are lined with stained-glass Hanseatic coats of armour and monster fish threatening sailing ships, while…
Neuchâtel
DuPeyrou presides like a mini-Versailles over manicured gardens, somewhat incongruously in the town centre. Built between 1765 and 1770, it regales with…
Bern
Yes, it's out on a limb, but if you're serious about coffee you won't want to miss out on this roastery and cafe, where the baristas really know their…
Esztergom
This jack of all trades near the basilica is a restaurant, serving such classics as beef tartare and pork medallions, as well as a pizzeria and…
Małopolska
This comfy pub brews its own excellent beer in many styles on the premises (try the pale ale). The menu tends towards simple grilled meats, pastas, salads…
Tyrol
On a sunny evening, it seems as though the whole of Kitzbühel congregates on the street-facing terrace of Centro to chat and people-watch over Italian…
Munich
Far off the tourist track, this 40-seat locals' favourite will put your tummy into a state of contentment with its elegant, well-composed international…
Bernese Oberland
Marvel at views of Les Diablerets glacier and Gstaad from the slope-side perch of Wasserngrat, where a fire crackles in the rustic-chic restaurant and…
The Romantic Road
Nördlingen's most popular restaurant is this large Italian pizza-pasta place occupying the terracotta Kornschrannen as well as tumbling tables out onto…
Spreewald
Lübben's oldest restaurant is an atmospheric purveyor of German and Spreewald dishes, including a fish platter featuring local eel, perch and carp. In…
Kreuzberg
A mellow 1950s lounge vibe and an inspired menu of Indochine homecooking divided into ‘regular’ and ‘vegetarian’ choices are the main draws of this…
The Julian Alps
This attractive (and huge) pub and wine bar in the cellar of the town's 16th-century granary is Škofja Loka's most upscale dining option, and the perfect…
Rostock
You can let the hours slip past from one of the terrace tables here overlooking the historic square. The German food is typically hearty and well-priced,…
Füssen
This convivial pit stop has value-priced salads, snacks, lunch specials, fish, schnitzel and gluten-free dishes, and even a cute kids' menu. The medieval…
Berlin
The stripped down Nordic aesthetic of this locally adored joint is a perfect foil for the kitchen's inspired farm-to-table riffs on German fare, including…
Bernese Oberland
This softly lit tavern has been going strong for 200 years and shows no sign of waning. It's a solid choice for a hearty Swiss feed, with a few one-offs…
Dresden
This upbeat outfit has elevated the lowly Currywurst to an art form and is busy day and night. Choose from smoked, all-beef, chicken or vegan varieties,…
Chiemsee
This busy lakeside dining haven has multiple personalities, with a cosy restaurant, cocktail bar, cafe, beer garden and glassed-in winter terrace. The…
Brno
You'll get friendly, unpretentious service at this coolly 'bohemian' (yes, we're in Moravia) haven with interesting salads and soups, and a concise but…
Lake Geneva & Vaud
Filling the pretty pedestrian square in front of Nyon’s château, tables here look out on the Sleeping Beauty towers and lake beyond. Cuisine is Italian…
Eastern Slovenia
The Hotel Štrk's restaurant serves Prekmurje specialities such as roast suckling pig with noodles and indecently rich prekmurska gibanica, the local…
Kutná Hora
Get some froth on your moustache at this old-fashioned, wood-panelled Bohemian beer hall, where you can dine on dumplings and choose from five draught…
Bohemia
What could be more convenient than this handy burger and beer bar on the town's main square? Choose from an inventive menu featuring burgers of all sizes…
Bohemia
Tábor's highly regarded Indian restaurant offers a spicy alternative to the schnitzels and pizzas on offer at most other places in town, and also has a…
Mazovia & Podlasie
Brightly lit, with sprightly service and decorated with colourful regional motifs, Babka has a good 'greatest hits' menu of eastern European fare. A…
Hohe Tauern National Park
This high-ceilinged, softly lit, wine-bottle-lined pizzeria at Hotel Eden Rock is more stylish than most. The pizzas are the big deal here, and they marry…
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